Spokane, GU respond to rising drug deaths, city offers new initiatives
As drug-related deaths in Spokane County continue to increase, so have the city of Spokane’s efforts to combat the issue. According to death certificate data gathered by The Spokane Regional Opioid Task Force, the county saw 315 drug-related deaths in 2024, compared to 77 in 2018. Maggie Yates, deputy city...
Spokane native’s NASA SpaceX return delayed due to high winds
Wash. – The NASA SpaceX crew, which includes a Spokane native, experienced a delay in their return to Earth due to high winds. Officials decided to postpone the undocking until no earlier than tomorrow. The crew aims to splash down off the coast of California at around 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time or 9:30 p.m. Mountain Time.
One dead in stabbing near Spokane City Hall, suspect arrested
SPOKANE, Wash. -- UPDATED 11:19 p.m., August 7 - Police arrested the man accused of stabbing two people near Spokane City Hall on Thursday night.
Save the date for these pet-friendly events in the Spokane area
Treat your dog to a Saturday out around town with a stop at Mulberry Market Co. (pictured left) For this special event, local vendors are selling goodies and treats for both pets and people. There will also be a pet adoption event featuring local animal rescues. The first 30 dogs to walk through the door get a free...
I Saw You, Cheers & Jeers: Cheers to SPD for (finally) addressing the noisy...
BAKERY BY THE LAKE PARKSIDE - BLUE: You commented on my blue shirt. Sometimes I can be so shy. Then you waved good bye. Hope you'll forgive me. I'm going back there in hopes to see you again. If you see this, send a note to. CHEERS. DEFENDING THE PEACE:...
Spokane Homeless Coalition hosts conference to address fentanyl crisis
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Homeless Coalition is addressing the growing issue of fentanyl use within the homeless population. On Thursday, the coalition held a mini-conference at the CHAS Learning Institute to discuss the issue. The problem extends beyond the homeless community, with the Spokane County Coroner...
20 years later, kidnapping victim Shasta Groene reflects on experience in new book
WOLF LODGE, Idaho – In 2005, then 8-year-old Shasta Groene was kidnapped alongside her brother Dylan. Their family: Mom Brenda, Slade, and Brenda’s boyfriend Mark, were murdered at what became known as Wolf Lodge. For seven weeks, Shasta and Dylan were held captive by Joseph Edward Duncan III,...
Spokane’s local U-Pick farms offer fruit, flowers and fun by the bunches
For those who enjoy digging their hands in the dirt and working with freshly picked food, visiting a U-Pick farm is meant to be a family friendly activity, drawing people of all ages. Erin Walsh, who owns Spokane’s Half Moon Blooms flower patch with her husband, Dusty, said she values...
WSNA files grievances for 15 nurses fired after child’s tragic death at Spokane hospital
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) is taking action after it says more than a dozen nurses were fired from a Spokane hospital. WSNA told KREM 2 that 15 nurses were fired after a 12-year-old patient who was under psychiatric care at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center died by suicide in...
Spokane Humane Society to waive adoption fees as part of ASPCA’s ‘Rescue Effect’ campaign
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Humane Society (SHS) is joining a nationwide effort to find loving homes for shelter pets by participating in the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' (ASPCA) “Rescue Effect” campaign. The organization is asking the community to step up and...
